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Event Coverage | January 13, 2020

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RetailROI Super Saturday: Remarkable Retail and Digital Transformation

At RetailROI Super Saturday, retailers came together to discuss digital transformation and best practices for retail leadership. We present key insights from this year’s event, held on January 11, with a focus on remarkable retail and investments in technology.

Event Presentation | January 11, 2020 Premium

RAC Board Dinner

On January 11, 2020, Coresight Research presented at the RAC board dinner. This presentation covers Coresight Research’s framework for new retail, plus insights into technology-powered future stores and what lies beyond technology for retail players in terms of brand building, experiences and services.

Event Coverage | January 10, 2020

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CES 2020 Wrap-Up: Digital Health, Sustainability and 5G-Powered Connectivity

The Coresight Research team attended CES 2020 in Las Vegas. We present our top five insights from the event, with a focus on healthcare technology and sustainability.

Event Coverage | January 9, 2020

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CES 2020, Day 2: Physical Retail, Tourism and Data Strategy

The Coresight Research team is in Las Vegas for CES 2020. We offer our top five insights from the second day of the event, including the transition of digitally native brands into physical retail, increasing demand for personalized travel experiences and the explosion of data in healthcare retail.

Event Coverage | January 8, 2020

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CES 2020, Day 1: Self-Care, Connected Cities and Health Tech

The Coresight Research team is in Las Vegas for CES 2020 and offer our top five insights from the first day of this seminal event, including technology that delivers ultra-personalized, on-demand products and health services that help brands build consumer relationships.

Event Coverage | January 7, 2020

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CES 2020: Insights from the Media Days

The Coresight Research team is in Las Vegas this week for CES 2020, held on January 7–10. We present our top five insights from the media days on January 5–6, including the new Intelligence of Things, the application of 5G in agriculture and the consumerization of artificial intelligence.

Flash Report | December 17, 2019

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Intel Acquires Israeli AI Chipmaker Habana Labs for $2 Billion in Cash

Intel pushes further into AI with acquisition of Israeli chipmaker Habana Labs for $2 Billion in cash. AI is a fundamental technology for deploying machine learning to enable predictive analytics, customization and personalization in retail. Intel is accelerating development and filling gaps in its product portfolio to be a major player in the AI hardware sector.

Deep Dive | December 10, 2019 Premium

Tencent’s Smart Retail Strategy

Chinese Internet giant Tencent is focusing on the business-to-business space through its “Smart Retail” concept—the company’s answer to Alibaba’s New Retail. Tencent’s Smart Retail ecosystem has a number of components that facilitate the integration of online and offline commerce, including the leveraging of WeChat mini programs, investment in JD.com and the exploitation of the company’s strength in gaming and digital entertainment.

Deep Dive | December 8, 2019 Free Report

Innovator Intelligence: Maximizing Retail Profitability Through Mobile-First Workforce Management Software

Quinyx is a workforce management (WFM) software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider that offers artificial intelligence (AI)-driven scheduling, staffing, time reporting, communication and task management all in one place.

Insight Report | December 5, 2019 Premium

Insights into Belgrade’s Innovation Ecosystem

We discuss the nature and impact of the emerging technology innovation ecosystem of Belgrade in Serbia, which is evolving as a solid community of innovative companies and as a regional hub for the Balkans and Southeast Europe. The Coresight Research team visited Belgrade to talk with notable accelerators and startups, including one that applies blockchain technology in the food supply chain and another that helps retailers with staff training.

Flash Report | December 4, 2019

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AWS Unleashes a Flurry of Announcements at 2019 AWS re:Invent Conference

Amazon Web Services (AWS) made a series of announcements at its 2019 AWS re:Invent Conference. Many centered on enabling 5G wireless, which promises fiber-optic-like speed for mobile devices, enabling many yet-unimagined new business opportunities.

Insight Report | November 27, 2019 Premium

Supply Chain Briefing: Four Ways Companies Are Simplifying Their Supply Chains

Supply Chain Briefing: Four Ways Companies Are Using to Approach Supply Chain Simplification
Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, prompting global retailers to look for ways to simplify processes to speed operations and cut costs. Companies are streamlining supply chains by consolidating vendors, unifying data systems and streamlining distribution channels by selling directly to consumers.

Event Coverage | November 26, 2019

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Salesforce’s Dreamforce 2019: Top 10 Insights from Day 3 and Wrap-Up

The Coresight Research team was in San Francisco for Salesforce’s Dreamforce 2019. In this report, we present key insights from the last day of the conference—and of the conference overall, including major product announcements and the integration of artificial intelligence technology.

Flash Report | November 26, 2019

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Avery Dennison To Acquire Smartrac’s RFID Inlay Business for Approximately $250 Million

Avery Dennison’s deal to acquire Smartrac’s Transponder (RFID Inlay) division could boost revenues 45%. The acquisition should add technology, product breadth, manufacturing capacity, new customers and new sales channels, increasing the company’s global presence and opening new sales channels.

Event Coverage | November 25, 2019

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Salesforce Dreamforce 2019: Top 10 Insights from Day 2

The Coresight Research team attended Salesforce’s Dreamforce 2019 in San Francisco from November 19 to 22. In this report, we highlight 10 key insights from the second day of the conference, including the interesting new ways in which companies are leveraging retail technologies to better manage customer interactions through e-commerce and drive B2B sales.